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Law 101: Legal Guide for the Forensic Expert

Documents and Materials the Expert Should Review Before Deposition

Before the deposition, the expert should review and be familiar with the following information:

  • Technical and fact data from the case.
  • The expert's investigative and technical materials.
  • Products of discovery, such as interrogatories, document production and other relevant depositions.
  • All case-related materials including work product, tested evidence, laboratory reports and raw data.
  • Standard scientific works relevant to the subject.

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